catch
Aussprache: [/kat͡ʃ/]
Kontext: „activity“
(verb) to grab or capture something that is moving through the air or on the ground. Like catching a ball or catching a fish.
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He caught the football in the end zone for a touchdown.
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She missed the bus because she couldn't catch it in time.
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Can you catch this frisbee?
Kontext: „understand“
(verb) to comprehend or understand something that is said or done. Like when you catch onto a joke or an idea.
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After a few tries, she finally caught the concept of multiplication.
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He didn't catch the hint she was trying to give him.
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Did you catch what she said about the homework assignment?
Kontext: „unexpected event“
(verb) to become ill or infected with an illness or disease. Like catching a cold or catching the flu.
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I caught a cold from being out in the rain without a jacket.
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She never catches any of the bugs going around the office.
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Have you ever caught the flu during flu season?
Kontext: „trick someone“
(verb) to deceive or trick someone into a difficult situation or making a mistake. Like when someone says something to catch you off guard.
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He tried to catch her with a clever riddle, but she saw through it.
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She was too smart to be caught by their scam.
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Did they catch you by surprise with the prank?
Kontext: „activity“
(noun) a game where players try to throw and catch a ball or object. Like baseball, football, or playing catch with a frisbee.
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Let's play a quick game of catch before dinner.
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He was never good at playing catch with a baseball.
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Do you enjoy playing catch with friends?